Modulus Bass Guitars

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Modulus Guitars builds bass guitars with carbon fiber bass necks and exotic wood bodies. Modulus made the first carbon fiber necked basses back in the 1970s. In the mid-70s, Geoff Gould was an avid bassist as well as an aerospace engineer. While working at Ford Aerospace, Geoff was part of the team that constructed the carbon fiber dish antenna for the Voyager I space probe. As he learned more about carbon fiber, it occurred to him that it might just be the material to solve the common problems with bass guitars such as dead spots, warping and lack of sustain. Geoff opened up his own shop making Modulus Graphite instruments in the heart of San Francisco.

Modulus Quantum 5 5-String Electric Bass Buckeye Burl
An exquisite bass that combines advanced technology with the finest craftsmanship. A spectacular buckeye burl tops its premium alder body. Bartolini pickups with NTMB active EQ serve up the ultimate in tonal range and control. Its neck is a hi-tech marvel: An ultra-rigid D-shaped shell made from dozens of hand-formed layers of aerospace-grade, epoxy-impregnated carbon fibers that’s fitted with a fast, ultra-smooth phenolic fretboard. The neck’s miraculous strength-to-weight ratio and extreme resonant peak produce a remarkably unclouded, even tone. It also transmits sound faster than wood, so articulation and attack dynamics are dramatically enhanced. Includes hardshell case.

Modulus Genesis MT5 5-String Bass Bubinga Maple Fingerboard
When Modulus Guitars and Michael Tobias Design combined their efforts to produce the most responsive and rich-sounding basses possible, the Genesis bass was born. This bass begins with the exclusive Genesis composite technology, which allows resonant, soft tonewoods to be used in the neck for the first time. The result is an instrument that surprises you both with its unique sound as well as its striking visual statement.Every other detail of the Genesis is just as advanced and well thought out, from the asymmetrical shape of the neck to pickup placement and tone circuits. When you play the Genesis, you experience a musical instrument with unrivaled tone and playability.This 5-string Genesis features a bubinga top, soma body, and a carbon fiber/alder neck with maple fingerboard.

Modulus Flea FB4 Bass Guitar Flake Blue
The energy and vision of Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Flea inspired Modulus to create a bass guitar that bears his name. Now it’s becoming a choice for players making their own names. The Flea Bass 4 has a uniquely shaped double-cutaway alder body. Space age carbon fiber neck has a compound-radius composite fingerboard, pearl dot top position markers, and bidirectional relief adjusting rod. The Basslines MM pickup is controlled by an Aguilar active preamp. Includes hardshell case.In the quest for neck-snapping, butt-shaking, groove-making tone, the Modulus FB4’s carbon fiber neck will give you a huge head start. Each neck is a lightweight, ultra-rigid D-shaped shell made from dozens of layers of hand-formed, aerospace-grade, epoxy-impregnated carbon fibers. It rules for producing unclouded, even tone with abundant low and high harmonics. Because carbon fiber telegraphs attack more quickly than conventional wood necks, it also aids articulation and clearly pronounces attack dynamics. A nonstructural relief adjusting system adjusts in both directions, allowing for underbow and overbow. And your maintenance woes are over. Carbon fiber is totally impervious to the ravages of moisture and temperature changes. From fit to finish, this neck is pure bass voodoo.

Modulus Quantum 5 Quilt 5-String Bass Velvet Blue

Modulus Flea FB4 Bass Guitar Black

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Modulus Quantum 5 Quilt 5-String Bass Clear
An exquisite bass that combines advanced technology with the finest craftsmanship. Stunningly quilted maple tops its premium alder body. Bartolini pickups with NTMB active EQ serve up the ultimate in tonal range and control. Its neck is a hi-tech marvel, an ultra-rigid D-shaped shell made from dozens of hand-formed layers of aerospace-grade, epoxy-impregnated carbon fibers and fitted with a fast, ultra-smooth phenolic fretboard. The neck’s miraculous strength-to-weight ratio and extreme resonance produce a remarkably unclouded, even tone. It also transmits sound faster than wood, so articulation and attack dynamics are dramatically enhanced.

Modulus Quantum 5 5-String Bass with 5A Flamed Maple Top Black Cherry
An exquisite bass that combines advanced technology with the finest craftsmanship. Stunningly flamed maple tops its premium alder body. Bartolini pickups with NTMB active EQ serve up the ultimate in tonal range and control. Its neck is a hi-tech marvel, an ultra-rigid D-shaped shell made from dozens of hand-formed layers of aerospace-grade, epoxy-impregnated carbon fibers and fitted with a fast, ultra-smooth phenolic fretboard. The neck’s miraculous strength-to-weight ratio and extreme resonant peak produce a remarkably unclouded, even tone. It also transmits sound faster that wood, so articulation and attack dynamics are dramatically enhanced. Includes hardshell case.

Modulus Quantum 5 Quilt 5-String Bass Sienna
An exquisite bass that combines advanced technology with the finest craftsmanship. Stunningly quilted maple tops its premium alder body. Bartolini pickups with NTMB active EQ serve up the ultimate in tonal range and control. Its neck is a hi-tech marvel, an ultra-rigid D-shaped shell made from dozens of hand-formed layers of aerospace-grade, epoxy-impregnated carbon fibers and fitted with a fast, ultra-smooth phenolic fretboard. The neck’s miraculous strength-to-weight ratio and extreme resonance produce a remarkably unclouded, even tone. It also transmits sound faster than wood, so articulation and attack dynamics are dramatically enhanced.

Modulus Quantum 5-String Bass Lacewood
An exquisite bass that combines advanced technology with the finest craftsmanship. A first-quality lacewood top is matched to a premium alder body. It comes packed with the power of dual EMG-DC pickups and active bass and treble controls.Crafted for structural superiority, the Quantum neck laughs off incidents that end or shorten the lifespan of conventional wood necks. It is a hi-tech marvel, an ultra-rigid D-shaped shell made from dozens of hand-formed layers of aerospace-grade, epoxy-impregnated carbon fibers and fitted with a fast, ultra-smooth phenolic fretboard. Humidity, falls, dings, sweat, blood, and beers have all met their match. Tonally you get Earth-shaking low end, expressive mids, and sweet highs, all with massive sustain that’s completely controllable. The neck’s miraculous strength-to-weight ratio and extreme resonant peak produce a remarkably unclouded, even tone. It also transmits sound faster than wood, so articulation and attack dynamics are dramatically enhanced.This original design has become the first choice for many of today’s top touring professionals.

Modulus Flea J5 5-String Electric Bass 3-Tone Sunburst
Created by the combined talents of a great player and a respected instrument manufacturer, the Flea Bass J5 is at home in funk, rock, jazz or any other musical form. Flea’s energy and vision mixed with the experience and expertise of the folks at Modulus produce a 5-string bass of uncommon power, versatility and playability.The Modulus carbon fiber neck on the J5 Electric Bass provides the solid feel that all Modulus basses share. Bartolini and Basslines pickup options create distinct sonic personalities to suit your individual style.The 22-fret neck is custom-shaped for comfort whether you play vintage or modern designs. A carefully balanced alder contoured body provides the right amount of mass for solid tone and playing ease. Available in a variety of metallic and gloss finishes.

Modulus Flea FB4 Bass Guitar Gloss White
The energy and vision of Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Flea inspired Modulus to create a bass guitar that bears his name. Now it’s becoming a choice for players making their own names. The Flea Bass 4 has a uniquely shaped double-cutaway alder body. Space age carbon fiber neck has a compound-radius composite fingerboard, pearl dot top position markers, and bidirectional relief adjusting rod. The Basslines MM pickup is controlled by an Aguilar active preamp. Includes hardshell case.In the quest for neck-snapping, butt-shaking, groove-making tone, the Modulus FB4’s carbon fiber neck will give you a huge head start. Each neck is a lightweight, ultra-rigid D-shaped shell made from dozens of layers of hand-formed, aerospace-grade, epoxy-impregnated carbon fibers. It rules for producing unclouded, even tone with abundant low and high harmonics. Because carbon fiber telegraphs attack more quickly than conventional wood necks, it also aids articulation and clearly pronounces attack dynamics.

Modulus Flea FB5 5-String Bass Black
Flea’s energy and vision inspired Modulus to create a bass that bears his name: the Modulus Guitars Flea FB5 5-String Bass. Now this 5-string bass is becoming a choice for players making their own names. The Flea FB5 has a uniquely shaped double-cutaway alder body. Space Age carbon fiber neck has a compound-radius composite fingerboard, pearl dot top position markers, and bidirectional relief adjusting rod. The Basslines MM pickup is controlled by a Bartolini active tone system with master volume and 2-band EQ. Modulus Guitars includes a hardshell case with the Flea FB5.The Modulus Quantum bass neck featured on the FB5 basses is a lightweight, ultra-rigid D-shaped shell made from dozens of layers of hand-formed, aerospace-grade, epoxy-impregnated carbon fibers. Its miraculous strength-to-weight ratio and extreme resonant peak make it ideal for producing unclouded, even tone. Because carbon fiber telegraphs attack more quickly than conventional wood necks, it also aids articulation and clearly pronounces attack dynamics. A non-structural relief adjusting system adjusts in both directions, allowing for underbow and overbow. Each note produced is full, with abundant low and high harmonics. The harder material adds extra high end sizzle and tighter focus to tone.The NTBT 2-band active EQ with master volume lets you tweak your tone eight ways from Sunday. The treble control is centered at 6kHz with 16dB boost/cut. The bass control is centered at 30Hz with 15dB boost/cut. Both controls are detented at 0.